US Bridges

Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 201240B01011001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpindletop Road
CrossesP.A. Fr.Wtr Canal
Location0.5 MI S of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02657, -94.06693
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spindletop Road over P.A. Fr.Wtr Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.